dale88

The dealership said that Lexus does not make new alternators for the 93 SC400 and all they have are remanufactured ones. I find this very hard to believe....especially how common it is for them to go out (due to leaky power steering pump). Is this true? They want $600 for a remanufactured alternator.:eek: I know parts are expensive for these cars but that's insane!

NAZTY97

that's pretty much anywhere.....

when you drop your core off,... it's gettin' rebuilt/repaired then resold to the next victim.:eek:

///MDex

I vaguely remember someone, I think an SC owner, got a replacement alt from an autoparts store?

Richie

LOL, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Lexus makes them.

SC300T

Yeah, wouldn't that be Denso?

///MDex

Right, well, Lexus doesn't really make anything, they just assemble the parts.

DIrEctQL

Why not just get an upgraded Alternator? Check this out:

http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templa...204&SearchYN=N

If my alternator goes out I will simply get one of those.

Chris

Richie

LOL, that's what I meant.

pcmw

If you are going to get a new one...get one that charges at idle. That is handy.

MW

Din

Ijsut recently replaced my alt. I got a remaufacted one from Boseh(sp?) it was 200$+ core. It took me about 3 days to find an Autoparts store than had the correct one for the SC.

black sc

You will need to purchase a different size drive belt. We recommend you buy a Gates brand. If you have a stock Toyota crank pulley the part # is K060780, and if you have an Unorthodox crank pulley the part # is K060760. It is the same part for both the auto & 6-speed Supras

That was off there website for the partial upgrade. SC 400 have a serpentine belt so, I do not know if it would actually be compatable. Do the Supras have a serpentine belt or a separate belt driving the alt? I don't recall them having a serpentine belt. Another thing is that I do not think it would necessarily be needed. You can get adjustable alternator regulator from any alternator shop. I think it would do more or less the same.

Richie

Was it a Bosch?
If it is, please keep an eye out for it overcharging the battery. They are known to do that.

Din

Yah thats waht it was.

strongsail

I replaced the alternator on my '93 SC4 this past summer, it's a 150 amp Denso, brand new in the box, part # 210 0171, $542.76 and your old core. Your lexus dealer is selling you a rebuild for the price of new, the margins are huge, he probably pays $150 for the reman (core value is $50) and remans DON'T get full rebuilds - they just replace the worn-out parts, megger the stator, bake & varnish.

Your dealer is reaming you. He may not be able to get a new unit from Toyota, but he sure can get it from Denso.

Take your business elsewhere.

Richie

Keep an eye on the charging current with a multimeter every once in a while.